A Litany for the Summer

A Litany for the Summer

On the Galilean road, Jesus stopped to reflect and pray. We, too, long for rest and a balm for our souls. Seeing those in need, Jesus healed, taught, and fed. We are called to live as servants, loving our neighbors as ourselves Holding the children close, Jesus...
Help Needed for Vacation Bible School 2019

Help Needed for Vacation Bible School 2019

A Big Ask…. Greetings, my favorite people. I’m not going to beat around the bush…I NEED YOUR HELP! VBS is in less than two months and the to-do list is getting longer, not shorter. Here are the number of ways you could serve the littlest of our community over the next...
Did You Hear? We Have A Bus!

Did You Hear? We Have A Bus!

It’s amazing what happens when the word gets out that something is needed. You all respond! Thank you to all who donated to the Senior Transportation Fund. Also, thank you to all who gave memorials for Pauline Petersen or Don Berry. Their memorial gifts helped to...
An Open Invitation

An Open Invitation

The most favorite part of my job is…YOU. I love talking with each one of you and hearing your stories; I love meeting for coffee (or Diet Coke) or exploring the spaces where you work. I love sitting on your sofa and looking at pictures of your loved ones. To me,...
Anniversary of a Miracle

Anniversary of a Miracle

Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples! 2 Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works! 3 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice! 4 Seek the Lord and his strength;...
From Your Pastoral Team

From Your Pastoral Team

“God the Father, light-creator, to thee laud and honor be. To thee, Light of Light begotten, praise be sung eternally. Holy Spirit, lightrevealer, glory, glory be to thee. Mortals, angels, now and ever praise the Holy Trinity!”—ELW 511 Bethesda’s pastoral team has...